Double Tap to Zoom

On view until early September, Designing Modern: 1920 to the Present highlights the diverse and exhaustive collection of 20th century design at the Philadelphia Museum of Art . Art Deco, Bauhaus, Post Modern, American, Scandinavian. All the major movements and many of the major figures are represented. In addition to the onsite exhibition, the museums website offers a great primer on the iconic designs ofthe period, certainly worth a few minutes. 

We Recommend
  • Snob Diaries: On the I.C.E. in St. Moritz With Justin Kendall
  • An Exclusive New BMW Line, Born From a Tiny Bavarian Tuner
  • Gifts to Give the Minimalist
  • Dyson Made A Bag That Looks As Good As It Sounds
What To Read Next
  • When Did Merrell’s Grandpa Clog Get So Advanced?
  • When the Work Uniform Is So Wrong, It's Right
  • Junya Watanabe's First-Ever Camper Shoes Are the Two Wolves Inside You
  • Ever Seen a Watch That Can Tune a Guitar?
  • Vans' Vibram-Soled Skate Shoe Has the (Hot) Sauce
  • At a Rare Art Show, the Elusive Martin Margiela Gets a Little Less Anonymous